Chicago Splurge!

Though there is fun at all price ranges available in Chicago, some occasions call for only the best that money can buy. The upscale places on this playlist can kick up your celebration by a few notches at once!

Many area natives had a meltdown when New Yorker Donald Trump wanted to interrupt the Chicago skyline with his hotel, which was built to be the second tallest building in the United States (after Chicago's Willis Tower). Trump Tower Chicago has gained a reputation, however, as a wonderfully high-end hotel, expertly catering to every wh... More >
Many area natives had a meltdown when New Yorker Donald Trump wanted to interrupt the Chicago skyline with his hotel, which was built to be the second tallest building in the United States (after Chicago's Willis Tower). Trump Tower Chicago has gained a reputation, however, as a wonderfully high-end hotel, expertly catering to every whim. The hotel features personal attache' service for every guest, 24 hours a day. The Trump Kids and Trump Pets programs are available to pamper the smaller two-legged and four-legged family members, and other amenities include valet indoor parking, a world-class spa, state-of-the-art fitness center, 24-hour in-room dining, and other gourmet dining options.
The city is at your feet when you take the express elevators to the 95th floor of the John Hancock building on North Michigan Avenue and dine at the Signature Room. The restaurant is beautifully decorated in the art deco style, and the floor-to-ceiling windows ensure there is not a bad seat in the house. You will find top-notch servic... More >
The city is at your feet when you take the express elevators to the 95th floor of the John Hancock building on North Michigan Avenue and dine at the Signature Room. The restaurant is beautifully decorated in the art deco style, and the floor-to-ceiling windows ensure there is not a bad seat in the house. You will find top-notch service here, and the world-class menu is full of options, including the best seafood and steak in the city. If brunch is more your thing, The Signature Room's Sunday Brunch doesn't disappoint: it's got more than sixty items, including a made-to-order omelet station, carving station, and seafood raw bar. The restaurant is open for lunch, dinner, and Sunday Brunch. Celebrating a special occasion? Give them advance notice and they'll personalize a dessert for your table.
The restaurant is beautifully decorated in the art deco style, and the floor-to-ceiling windows ensure there is not a bad seat in the house.
There are many tours of Chicago available for every age, every budget, and every interest, but the CAF Architecture River Cruise is among the best. Besides taking participants on a beautiful ride down the river, the expert docents will, in an informative and entertaining way, share the history of how Chicago grew from a tiny little tow... More >
There are many tours of Chicago available for every age, every budget, and every interest, but the CAF Architecture River Cruise is among the best. Besides taking participants on a beautiful ride down the river, the expert docents will, in an informative and entertaining way, share the history of how Chicago grew from a tiny little town to a bustling city in the space of only one hundred years. Tour guests will get detailed history on more than 50 buildings, as well as information about historical and modern architecture and the people who made the city into what it is today. You won't look at the skyline the same way again!
If you're visiting Chicago looking for bargains, the Mag Mile is not for you. Though some of the shops may have sales, generally this shopping experience is meant for those who are less concerned about price tags than the average consumer. This famous strip of Michigan Avenue which starts at Water Tower Place on the north end and end... More >
If you're visiting Chicago looking for bargains, the Mag Mile is not for you. Though some of the shops may have sales, generally this shopping experience is meant for those who are less concerned about price tags than the average consumer. This famous strip of Michigan Avenue which starts at Water Tower Place on the north end and ends at the Chicago River (adjacent to the Wrigley Building) on the south is jam-packed with the top names in, well, everything. From clothing to shoes to jewelry to art, if it's got a big name, you can find it here.
For TLC beyond what you've ever experienced, go to the Peninsula Spa by ESPA (at the top of the Peninsula Hotel), which is--by many accounts--the most luxurious spa in the entire city. The attentive staff will pamper you from head to toe in this escape from everyday life. Splurge on a Half- or Full-Day Spa Package, both of which inclu... More >
For TLC beyond what you've ever experienced, go to the Peninsula Spa by ESPA (at the top of the Peninsula Hotel), which is--by many accounts--the most luxurious spa in the entire city. The attentive staff will pamper you from head to toe in this escape from everyday life. Splurge on a Half- or Full-Day Spa Package, both of which include use of all Spa facilities, including the fitness area, jacuzzi, steam room and pool (clients are advised to arrive an hour ahead of their appointment to enjoy these amenities). Spa services offered include massage, facials, waxing, nail services, and much more.
Though some of the shops may have sales, generally this shopping experience is meant for those who are less concerned about price tags than the average consumer.
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Melisa Wells
Melisa Wells
I am happily married with two teenaged boys and a beagle. I am a group fitness instructor and work part time as a Salon Coordinator, but writing is my real passion. I am a freelance magazine writer and the author of "Remembering Ruby: For Families Living Beyond the Loss of a Pet." I am currently working on my second book, which is a Chicago area family travel guide. The best way to keep up with my family's goings-on is to read my blog (that's how *I* keep up with my family's goings-on!) at http://thesuburbanscrawl.blogspot.com. I write about our family, working out, the dog, and anything else that comes to mind. It's quite entertaining, if I do say so myself. Stop by and say hello!
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